Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls
300 East Bath Road · Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 44223 · 3309296272
98 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Paradigm Healthcare
Why this verdict
- On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $178,725 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility
CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$178,725 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
80% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 80% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $178,725 |
Inspection citations (88 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | Fine | $25,688 |
| November 19, 2025 | Payment Denial | 31 days |
| April 21, 2025 | Fine | $126,272 |
| April 21, 2025 | Payment Denial | 53 days |
| December 23, 2024 | Fine | $7,878 |
| December 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 36 days |
| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $18,887 |
| July 18, 2024 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365826 · certified since March 13, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.